<p>Long story short, I'm studying abroad in the UK. I'd like to travel to Eastern Europe during the breaks. Does it make sense to bring a giant camper backpack? I've never been at hostels before, but I'm guessing they aren't very welcoming to roller luggage? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Well hostels are just as roller-friendly as any hotel or house. The backpack makes the route (getting on/off trains cars, cities, hitchhiking, exploring…) easier.</p>
<p>If it produces any noteable additional costs - leave it. They aren’t that expensive over here.</p>
<p>If you are gonna be travelling for less than 2 weeks at a time, don’t bring anything more than the usual 25L backpack. You’ll probably be able to take it as hand luggage on planes, and you really don’t need more than that.</p>
<p>Rolling luggage in a youth hostel? Forget it – you’ll probably have to go up and down stairs, for a start. Travel light with a small backpack.</p>
<p>keepittoyourself</p>
<p>Look at it this way.</p>
<p>By buying a big camper backpack to fit a few days’ worth of clothes (assuming you’ll do your laundry there), you can save yourself from paying $100 (total round-trip) for a second bag on these international flights because you can carry it on.</p>
<p>I got by backpacking around Europe during off time (avg 4 - 7 days) with a large backpack. It was easier to carry, and I preferred it to multiple bags. But when I was there it was warm weather so I didn’t need to pack as many clothes.</p>
<p>My backpack is well-loved. Definitely bring one.</p>